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Cathe, I needed these DVDs. Seriously. I NEEDED them. My motivation has been hiding for a year or so and I've slowly watched my bf% rise, my workout intensity decline, and my diet go to...well, the hot place. But then my shiny new DVDs arrived and I have been revived! I love these...

Oooo, oooo...something I know about: protein + bars Dianna is right about "Oh Yeah" bars. They are VERY good. I don't have a wrapper in front of me, but they are *about* 300 cals and 30g protein. Lean Body Gold -- Caramel Cookie Twist are pretty good. Chocolate on the outside and a...

I finally gave in and bought a DVD from a different instructor. I got Seasun's Straight Up Step. OMG -- how much FUN! I love step. I love choreography. I love NOT learning everything the first time through. I love looking like a dork trying to look cool :-) Didn't someone say she is...

Finally a topic that I can comment on :) Bikini area: Wax...professionally. Your first one will hurt. But if you continue to get them, they will get easier and easier. Take a pain reliever before you go and it will take the edge off a bit. Shaving leaves too many bumps, ingrown...

Hey Karin, It's not a novice question at all! I think a lot of people THINK they have to have DOMS or else they aren't making progress. This is completely untrue. DOMS is not required for improvement to occur in muscular endurance and/or absolute strength. As a matter of fact, training...

Hey girls, I didn't mean to scare you. 15lbs is the MAX and is not required. It is the cutoff point at which I would say: "Okay, Shonie, enough already...let's take it down a notch and stop eating everything in sight". The point about it being "merely weight" is somewhat correct. I can...

I suppose, in theory, that's possible (maintaining forever). But not really practical (in my opinion). Things always seem to come up and get in the way (ie, Holidays for example). Or I want more muscle. Or I want less fat for summer vs winter. It works better for me to cycle...both...

I try to keep it at around 10lbs or less. 15lbs at the most -- but that typically happens only when I'm eating too many carbs. Anything more and I'd have to get a new wardrobe. Shonie "You must be the change you wish to see in the world" - Mahatma Gandhi...

I could walk to Pinky's house (less than a mile away?). Yep...it IS a very small world! I've met one of the most incredible women on a fitness website...and she lives less than a mile away from me! CRAZY. Shonie "You must be the change you wish to see in the world" - Mahatma Gandhi...

Hey...don't forget about ME! I live in Flower Mound too!!!!!! Shonie

BWWWAHHHHH!!! The muumuu ;-) Oh yeah...I'm personally gonna try to bring that one back! You laugh, but if Jennifer Aniston or some other A-list celebrity wore one -- YOU KNOW tons of impressionable girls/women would run out and buy one. When is BIG HAIR coming back? I've been waiting for...

Hey Kathleen -- No, I don't cut down on my cardio very much. There are a couple of reasons for that: #1. I like cardio and feel lazy when I don't do *some* form of it. I might not go all-out intense all the time, though. #2. It helps with keeping the fat to a minimum while...

Pinky is being too modest. She looks AWESOME. She knows what she's talking about! And the general guideline she gave is DEAD ON! I actually follow much the saem bulking/leaning/maintenance schedule she posted -- although, of course, I have my setbacks just like everyone else. Her...

It depends on when you want to be your leanest and how much muscle you want at that time. If you are happy with the amount of muscle you have NOW -- then I'd say try a fat loss rotation first. If you want to be at your leanest for summer -- then I'd say try a fat loss rotation first. If...

RE: Awww...thanks Gina :-) "You must be the change you wish to see in the world" - Mahatma Gandhi http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=6&uid=3655618&

I don't think 1700 cals is enough given your activity level and weight. Also make sure that you are getting some HEAVY weight training in order to build muscle. For example, I'd say Cathe's PUB and the Gym Style workouts are sufficiently heavy (at least in the upper body). ME and PH are...

I would say the most important thing to focus on is the # grams of protein. I know that will shock those of you who know me :-) Try to shoot for 1g per lb of your bodyweight. You'll have to play around with the number of calories to see what works for you. The 2000 range doesn't sound bad...

RE: In theory and on the surface, a completely truthful and honest world sounds great. As with most "absolutes", I don't believe it for a second. Most things in life aren't simple. They aren't black or white. They aren't all good or all bad. It almost always depends on the circumstances...

Hey LauraMax -- Yes, the resistance bands are a good alternative. The ones with the handles are better for this type of exercise. Wrap the band around something and hold the handles *next* to your ears (not behind your head). So it is kind-of like simulating the cable crunch -- except...

Here's the formula: Cardio -- at least 30 minutes a day...preferably more. Lifting -- you need both...it's not a one or the other deal. 1. Absolute Strength (heavy weights/lower reps) 2. Dynamic Strength aka Endurance (lower weights/more reps) You'll never get the best results doing...